Misalignments on the juncture aspect in Indonesian ecclesiastical songs

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Maikel Bendeker George Sanger, Leika M.V. Kalangi ,Golda J. Tulung, Rina Pamantung

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The relationship between lyric and melody focusing on the juncture aspect is rarely studied in Indonesia. This is what motivates the researcher to do a study on misalignment on juncture aspect in Indonesian ecclesiastical songs (IES). Through this research, the writer is challenged to provide a better understanding for songwriters on how to uncover the misalignments on the juncture aspect between lyrics and melody as practical solutions. The theory that underlies this research is the juncture theory. The method used in this research is descriptive-qualitative. In collecting data, this study uses the listening method with tapping and notetaking techniques. In analyzing the data, this research uses the scanning technique and the text-setting stages. In general, the stages of analysis offered through this study have succeeded to reveal the IES sections stating the misalignments on the juncture aspect. As a result, the misalignments in the songs unable to convey the expected meaning as to their disadvantages. The findings of misalignment on the juncture aspect in IES begin to recommend the songwriters to revise the parts of the song so that the lyrics and melody are in line with each other. It is also recommended for the coming researchers to apply these findings to another Indonesian song to enrich the study of linguistics-music.

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